“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;” Romans 12:9-10. In the early 1980’s a popular secular group sung a song entitled “The Backstabbers;” the lyrics went something like…smiling faces tell lies…the backstabbers,…

“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” Luke 6:46. I am so satisfied with my Savior, He means more to me than anything, Anything that this world could ever offer me… beautiful lyrics from a familiar gospel hymn entitled, So, Satisfied by Luther Barnes. The world offers…

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. Have you ever felt your heart tugged from one side to the other: heavy on one side and still ever so thankful on the other? I meet with a group of faithful women in prayer once…

“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.” 1 Chronicles 29:14. It is a great feeling to give out of the overflowing abundance that we have received from…

“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.” 1 John 4:21” It is impossible to go before the throne of grace in prayer and leave out the concerns and needs of others. If we genuinely love God, then we will love others as well. 1 John 4:21…

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 There are many things that steal our peace and soundness of mind if we allow ourselves to succumb to unfavorable circumstances; but where and how can we find true peace? It certainly does not come…

“His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.” John 2:5. There are times when a dilemma arises at the most inopportune time, and those are the times that we are force to run to the foot of the cross and seek an answer from the Lord; sometimes He answers right…

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 We have all had individuals and occurrences in our lives that truly get under our skin. I like the account of Hannah in the book…

free“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26. Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I cannot believe that I ever really said or…

“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” Psalm 95:2 Fond memories of Thanksgiving Day as a child meant family, friends and the smell of roast turkey, sweet potato pies and all sort of delicious dishes cooked by my mother. Oh yes, we knew the purpose…